maximillian shaps Archives

A senator’s thoughts on USG and what we need to do better

by Andrew MachkasovOpinionsMarch 28, 2019April 29, 2019

A 1-in-13 student voting rate is strong evidence that USG is failing to sufficiently reach the students we are elected to represent.

Students and University Police enjoy Field Day with UPD

by Justine JosueSportsApril 22, 2017April 25, 2017

Two teams formed for a game of two-hand touch football between UPD and USG. Wolfie served as the referee, running up and down the field while miming calls.

Brookfest 2017: DNCE, Joey Bada$$ and Alison Wonderland to perform

by Jessica CarnabuciArts Breaking Featured Top StoryMarch 22, 2017April 2, 2017

This is the first year that Brookfest will feature three artists and take place in the Student Activities Center parking lot.

Letter to the Editor: You deserve better student elections

by Maximillian ShapsOpinions Top StoryMarch 18, 2017March 19, 2017

I implore all students who decide to fill out a ballot this month to respect their vote, and understand its power.

Come one, come all to Wolfieland this fall

by Jessica ChinArtsSeptember 1, 2016

Wolfieland, the Undergraduate Student Government’s newest event, will be the first large-scale carnival to come to Stony Brook University on Sep. 10 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m..

Fake USG elections party brings satire to campus politics

by Aleeza KazmiNewsApril 8, 2016April 10, 2016

Behind the humorous Facebook posts of Stony Brook United Airlines Party lies a political message.

Campus Briefing: Senate confirms Elections Board members

by Arielle MartinezNewsApril 3, 2016April 7, 2016

The USG Senate confirmed members of the Elections Board on Thursday after the discovery that board members had not been vetted or confirmed for the past three years.

USG campaigning suspended for Elections Board vetting

by Rachel SifordNews Top StoryMarch 25, 2016May 28, 2016

Concerns about the Elections Board were brought up at the most recent USG meeting, where it was revealed Elections Board members were never actually confirmed by the Senate.

Campus Briefing: Elections Board’s legitimacy called into question

by Arielle MartinezNewsMarch 25, 2016

Members of the USG Elections Board have not been confirmed by the Senate in three years, calling the board’s legitimacy into question in the middle of election season.

Campus Briefing: Senate approves Cheerleading Asset Grant Act

by Chereen JamesNewsOctober 3, 2015

The USG senate approved the Cheerleading Asset Grant Act, the Taiko Tides Appropriations Act and the Men’s Lacrosse Appropriations Act on Thursday evening.